Chapter 47 Returns are non-refundable, self-inflicted

As a myth-level occupational skill, Time Rewind was far from simple. While it appeared to rewind a target to a state three seconds ago, its effects reached beyond the surface. When used on a target, it influenced everything related to that target. For instance, if a person was stabbed with a knife and the skill was used on them, they would go back to a state before being stabbed. In turn, it indirectly forced the person holding the knife to backtrack as well.

However, Jiang Ming's target for using the skill was the dungeon where the goblin fighter had been trapped. He wanted to return the dungeon to its state three seconds prior, when the goblin fighter was still trapped.

"Skill activation successful!"

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"Ding! The transaction failed for an unknown reason!"

This message simultaneously reached the ears of Jiang Ming and Liu Tianao. The goblin fighter returned to Jiang Ming's side, leaving Liu Tianao utterly dumbfounded.

"Transaction failed?"

"What happened?!"

Liu Tianao rushed to check the mall.

"Ding! There is no such transaction, and no appeals..."

"What the hell?!"

"Wait... my source crystals! Why didn't I get my magic crystals back?!"

He frantically looked left and right, repeatedly checking his resource inventory. Eventually, he confirmed that the goblin he had bought was gone, but the money he had spent hadn't been returned.

Liu Tianao grew anxious and directly @mentioned Jiang Ming in the exchange area.

"@Jiang Ming, you bastard! If you refuse to trade, return my magic crystals and source crystals!!!"

"@Jiang Ming!!!!"

"@Jiang Ming, I never expected you to be such a person! You dare cancel the transaction without returning the money! Everyone, don't buy anything from him! Let's boycott Jiang Ming!!!"

"Hehe, I can't help but laugh. Didn't those upstairs disregard morality and snatch items from others?!"

"I bought ten intermediate buff fruits, and nothing like this happened. It must be an issue with Jiang Ming. He's going to teach you a lesson."

"By the way, Jiang Ming is incredible! He can even bypass the mall's trading rules and teach others a lesson?"

"Uh... what if one day Jiang Ming treats us the same way? What if he doesn't deliver the goods after receiving the payment?"

"You're thinking too small. Jiang Ming wouldn't jeopardize his reputation over your meager resources. I feel more secure trading with him, knowing he has such a remarkable ability to prevent others from snatching what I negotiated."

"That's right! Liu Tianao lacks morals himself and dares to provoke Jiang Ming. I suggest everyone block and boycott him!"

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Meanwhile, Jiang Ming successfully completed the transaction with Huang Mengqian, acquiring 110 source crystals and 20,000 magic crystals. However, Liu Tianao's transaction had failed, and he had retrieved the Goblin Crazy Fighter himself, but he hadn't received a refund for the resources he spent. This outcome was a result of Jiang Ming's skill.

Time Rewind affected one layer of relationships related to the target. In this case, it affected the relationship between the dungeon, the goblin mad fighter, the mall transaction, and the resource transfer. When Jiang Ming rewound time in the dungeon, it only affected the goblin fighter and returned it to the dungeon. The future relationships, mall transactions, and currency transfers remained unaffected. Therefore, Liu Tianao lost the goblin fighter but didn't receive a refund for the source crystals and magic crystals he had paid.

"A goblin fighter in exchange for the profit from two transactions—can't complain about that."

Jiang Ming hadn't expected this turn of events, but it presented an opportunity. His unique ability allowed him to rectify the situation and double his gains. Moreover, it established a reputation among the lords that if he sold something to someone, it was theirs alone, and no one else could snatch it away.

As for Liu Tianao, Jiang Ming made a mental note of him. In the vast world, they might cross paths again, but if they didn't, it would be good fortune for Liu Tianao.

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Next, Jiang Ming turned his attention to building the territorial defense line. The blueprint for the Ice Tower, which he had previously acquired, was the most crucial building for this purpose. Since he had explored new territories a few days ago and determined the approximate locations of the three sites, Jiang Ming had enough resources to begin construction.

A total of 192 Ice Towers were built, with four towers each on all the bordering territories. The cost amounted to 96,000 magic crystals. Although this was only peripheral defense, it sufficed when combined with the soldiers stationed there.

But Jiang Ming didn't stop there. He decided to transform the Ice Towers into city walls. The nine territories surrounding the crystal territory were filled with rows of Ice Towers in all four directions. In each direction, there were 30 Ice Towers, totaling 120. This arrangement encompassed the three territory crystals, resulting in a grand total of 360 Ice Towers. The cost for this expansion reached 180,000 magic crystals.

The 3x3 territory surrounding the territory crystal would serve as a formidable inner city in the future. With 120 Ice Towers providing infinite deceleration and damage, breaking through this line of defense would be a monumental challenge.

"Upgrading the territory crystal will not only increase the strength of the beast tide but also boost the score."

"With all these defensive measures and my four powerful servants (excluding Zhao Si), I should be able to handle any threat. Since the world chose us to be lords, it won't be so easy to kill us in the first event."

After careful consideration, Jiang Ming decided to continue upgrading the territory crystal. This would not only grant an additional buff but also enable him to master another skill as he had reached the strength of a mid-level hero.

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